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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.38, 18,948.03 and 7,681.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.38, 18,948.03 and 7,681.81 is: 10,601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.38 : 18,948.03 = 7,681.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.38/18,948.03 = 7,681.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.38x = 18,948.03 × 7,681.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.38x = 145,555,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,555,166.33/13,729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.73

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